Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau News
Collin County man sues debt collector over $145 debt
SHERMAN - A Collin County man has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector for failing to validate a $145 debt from the city of Dallas.
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Plano resident sues debt collector over threats to file criminal case
SHERMAN - A Plano resident has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector claiming that a company representative falsely threatened to file a criminal case.
Harrison County business sued by former employee for overtime wages
MARSHALL - A Harrison County business is sued by a former employee who claims she was not paid overtime wages.
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MARSHALL DIVISION
Texas man's suit claims knee replacement defective
MARSHALL - A Texas man has filed a lawsuit claiming that his knee replacements are defective due to evidence of loosening and have required revision surgeries.
Sulphur Springs woman sues after slipping on oily mat
SHERMAN - A Sulphur Springs woman has filed a lawsuit against an automotive store claiming she was injured when she slipped on an oily substance underneath a floor mat.
EEOC sues Popeye’s Chicken on behalf of HIV-positive applicant
TYLER - The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit on behalf of an applicant with HIV who claims Popeye’s Chicken denied him employment.
Frisco couple says debt collector continues contact despite bankruptcy
SHERMAN - A Frisco couple has filed a lawsuit against a debt collector claiming it violating federal law by attempting to collect on a debt that was discharged in bankruptcy proceedings.
Store manager sues Starbucks after losing job to 27 year old
SHERMAN - A former Starbucks store manager has filed a lawsuit claiming she was terminated from her position because of her age.
Office assistant files age discrimination lawsuit
MARSHALL - A 61-year-old office assistant has filed a discrimination lawsuit claiming she was terminated as a result of her age.
New Orleans truck driver sues after 18-wheeler wreck
A New Orleans trucker has filed a lawsuit against another truck driver claiming the driver was negligent for crashing into the back of his 18-wheeler.
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BEAUMONT DIVISION
FDIC employee claims disability discrimination led to forced resignation
SHERMAN - An employee of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. has filed a lawsuit claiming he was forced to resign his position as a result of disability discrimination.
Lawsuit claims woman’s severe injuries caused by defects in ATV
MARSHALL - A Tyler woman’s family has filed a lawsuit claiming she suffered severe injuries because an all-terrain vehicle overturned and pinned her underneath.
Manager claims bank tried to force Chinese culture on employees
SHERMAN - A Mexican-American bank manager has filed a lawsuit against his employer claiming he was discriminated against because he was not Asian-American.
Alabama resident sues following wreck in Lindale
TYLER - After a motor vehicle wreck in Lindale, an Alabama resident has filed a lawsuit against the other driver, claiming she failed to yield the right of way when crossing three lanes of traffic.
Suit claims woman bitten by bat at Home Depot
A shopper has filed a lawsuit claiming she suffered severe mental anguish after being bitten by a bat at Home Depot.
Slip-and-fall incident at Albertson's blamed on freshly waxed floor
MARSHALL - After slipping and falling, an Albertson’s employee has filed a lawsuit against the company responsible for waxing the store’s floor.